ETIHAD INTEREST? Manchester City are reportedly weighing up a move for Steven Gerrard [GETTY]

According to the Daily Mail, the Premier League champions have targeted the midfielder, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

City boss Manuel Pellegrini recently hinted at his interest in Gerrard, claiming he can continue at the top for two more seasons.

The Chilean said: "I don’t ever rate players on their age. It depends on the money they cost and the number of years they can play for.

"Like Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard is a top player and he can continue at a high level for a couple more years."

However, Liverpool have held talks with their captain in a bid to extend his stay at Anfield.

Reds manager Brendan Rodgers told BT Sport: "The situation is very simple. We spoke with Steven's representatives over a week ago.

"It was a real productive, good conversation and we took that to the ownership and they are now in the process of hopefully getting a deal agreed and done.

"In terms of Steven he's a player that of course we want to keep. He's been a big part of my plans since I've been here and I've said it a number of times that he's a player that, going forward, I still want to be a part of my plans so hopefully that can be done pretty soon."